Valley Road Medical Practice

06/01/2026

⚠️ Urgent recall: SMA Infant Formula & Follow-On Formula
Nestlé is recalling selected SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula products as a precaution due to the possible presence of cereulide toxin, which makes the products unsafe to consume.
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Multiple SMA products, pack sizes and batch codes are affected, including infant formula, follow-on formula and specialist products. Parents and carers should check batch codes carefully.

For a full list of affected products, batch codes and dates hit the link in the comments ⬇

06/01/2026

School's back, and so are winter bugs 🎒 - but a few simple habits can help keep children, families and classrooms healthy.

Our blog post shares 5 easy ways to reduce the spread of illness this season❄️

👉 Learn more: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2023/01/05/back-to-school-5-things-to-do-to-help-manage-winter-illness/

06/01/2026

Very cold weather is forecast. Don’t get stranded in cold weather. Look out for UKHSA Weather Health Alerts and Met Office Severe Weather Warnings so you can take informed action in time.

Check the for the latest UK weather warnings: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2026-01-06

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

❄️ Cold weather advice - Stay safe on the move ❄️

With the current cold snap, roads and footpaths may be icy and slippery, especially early in the morning and after dark. Please take extra care when travelling and allow more time to get to appointments.

The NHS also advises taking a few simple steps to stay well in cold weather:
• Keep warm at home by heating rooms you use most
• Dress in layers and wear suitable footwear outdoors
• Eat regular hot meals and drink warm fluids
• Check in on older relatives, neighbours, or anyone who may be more vulnerable.

Falls are more common in icy conditions, so avoid rushing and take care on untreated paths and pavements.

Stay safe and keep warm💙

02/01/2026

The vaccine is now part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK, adding protection against .

This guide will help you understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine, if they are eligible to have it.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aVYKZL

02/01/2026

Bought a real Christmas tree this year? 🎄

We can collect it between 9 and 23 January even if you don't have a garden waste (green bin) subscription. Any tree over 5ft tall must be cut in half. Please ensure all decorations are removed.

Just leave your tree outside in a visible place that’s not obstructing the highway, and we’ll collect it on the same day as your recycling.

Or, you can donate to the charity Christmas tree collection for The Myton Hospices and Pass the Smile. Registration for the charity collection closes on Monday 5 January at 11.59pm.

If you do have a garden waste subscription, you can chop it up and put it in your green bin (collections resume on Friday 9 January 2026).

More info at https://orlo.uk/QB4Cv

02/01/2026

The next few days are going to be cold and icy. Please take care of yourself are needing to go outside.

31/12/2025

The whole team at Valley Road Medical Practice wish you good health and a Happy New Year.

We will be closed on Thursday 1st January 2026 and will re-open on Friday 2nd January at 8.00am.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year! 🎉

Have a safe and enjoyable evening. If you're out in Leamington and are feeling unsafe or in need of support, our Safe Space will be open from 10pm to 4am, and our friendly team are here for you.

Located next to the main entrance of Jephson Gardens on the Parade, opposite the Pump Rooms.

30/12/2025

🐹 Making a change is easier than you think.

Take the Healthy Choices Quiz to get a score and a plan that’s right for you.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/